Embracing Your Child's Inner Yeti
As a parent, it's important to have a shared language with your children. They love feeling powerful and strong, so finding ways to help them harness those big emotions can be really valuable. It's normal and healthy to experience big feelings, but it's important to learn how to channel them in a positive way. Remember that your behaviors don't define who you are, and that children can sometimes have a skewed perspective on their own emotional experiences. Parenting is all about trial and error, so be patient with yourself and your kids as you navigate this journey together.
I've found that sometimes it's best to find joy in the chaos. Kids can be weird and that's perfectly okay. Even when things seem awful in the moment, it's important to take a step back and reflect. You might just find that things aren't as bad as they seem.
Dr. Anderson invited on the podcast Meredith Rusu, who together provide tools to help your child communicate big feelings and to help you share the joy in it.
Meredith Rusu is the author of more than one hundred children’s books, notably There’s a Yeti in my Tummy (the first picture book in the Mighty Moods series), Anna, Elsa, and the Enchanting Holiday, Silenzio, Bruno!, and The DATA Set series under the name Ada Hopper. She has also written for many popular licenses including LEGO, Disney/Pixar, Peppa Pig, and Star Wars.
What You Will Learn:
Finding a shared kid language to better communicate
Navigating public tantrums
Sometimes nothing is wrong, sometimes kids are just weird
The more we can connect with kids the better
The yeti series
Have grace with yourself
Look at things with a joyful perspective
Listen to the full podcast here.
Thank you for connecting,
Dr. Laura Anderson
Dr. Laura S. Anderson specializes in educating and supporting families, as well as clinicians who support transracial adoptive families, across the globe to overcome barriers, derive strength from their differences, and thrive. She is a dynamic advocate for multiracial families and a strong advocate for supporting "third culture" children and families who may need support with the stressors associated with living out of their countries of origin and kids navigating gender and diversity.
Contact Dr. Anderson here.
